Eavesdropped

Overheard at the ER

Five Hours In The Presbyterian Emergency Room

Fourtysomething barefoot man, in handcuffs, led out by police:What am I being charged with?Police officer:That's something we need to talk about.

Man, early 20s, wearing a hospital bracelet, consoling a visibly upset woman, early 20s:You don't have to worry, he's never going to fuck you up again.

Old woman, wearing sweat pants and hospital gown, talking to triage nurse:I'm tired of being treated like a child!Same woman, 5 minutes later:Stop lying to me!Triage nurse, to receptionist after old woman storms out:I'm so happy right now.

Man, after taking a bite of his Subway sandwich:They put mustard on it.

Receptionist, to older biker guy:Sir! Sir! You cannot smoke in here.

Later, same older biker guy to older biker girl:I told you it's over between me and her. Over!